The Best Restaurants For Service In New York City

Poor service is by far the number one complaint among restaurant-goers, with 60% of respondents to the most recent Zagat survey saying their experiences were below par, according to Zagat’s Buzz blog.Tim and Nina Zagat, co-founders of the company, say the widespread problem might be due to two interrelated issues; a lack of professional training for restaurant staff and the relatively low regard given to restaurant jobs.

As part of their coverage, the blog has rounded up the restaurants that received the highest ratings for service in New York City.

Turns out there are still a handful of eateries that put the customer experience at a premium, even if it comes at a price.

This list was compiled from the results of the 2011 Zagat New York City Restaurants Survey, which rated 2,115 restaurants reviewed by 40,569 respondents. Zagat ranks restaurants on a 30-point scale based on food, decór, and service. Ratings of 26 to 30 are considered “extraordinary to perfection,” according to the company.